New Pittsburgh Airport Terminal Construction: Major Milestone Reached

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh International Airport's new Landside Terminal project reached a major milestone Thursday when 120 people signed what will be the final beam to be put into place on the massive building. Construction of the airport roof began last month; the beam will be installed this summer.

Airport leaders, elected officials and industry partners attended the topping out ceremony for the $1.4 billion terminal endeavor, which also includes a new roadway system and a parking garage with 3,300 spaces - more than twice as many as the existing Landside Terminal garage.

"The new terminal will go further for our community and our passengers to create an innovative and welcoming experience to everyone who walks through here," said Christina Cassotis, Allegheny County CEO.

Other recent terminal project developments:

• Construction has begun on the connector bridge that will link the new terminal to the existing Airside Terminal. Work is occurring inside the Airside Terminal; new wayfaring has been installed to direct passengers to gates, concessions and other airport amenities.

• The foundation of the new terminal has been completed and more than half of the earth walls for the new roadway system are in place.

• Construction of the new parking garage has begun.

Groundbreaking occurred on the project in October 2021. The new terminal is expected to open in 2025.